Tag Archives: NHS

The challenge remains: healthcare needs reform

Posted on July 15, 2016 by 2020healthGuest

Comment by Robin Millar, Acting Chief Executive, 2020health On a day of changing faces around the Cabinet table, the Prime Minister has retained Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Health – and he has retained the challenge of reforming the NHS. The pressures … Continue reading →

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New analysis reassures patients and doctors

Posted on May 11, 2016 by 2020healthGuest

Guest Blog by Dr Iseult Roche, Associate, 2020health New analysis from researchers at University of Manchester have found there is no weekend death effect for NHS emergency patients and that such a view, held by some, has been “a statistical … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Taskforce show services are still like having ambulances for only half the country

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Julia Manning

Our Comment on the Mental Health Five Year Forward View, published February 15th. Mental health services are still like having ambulances for only half the country – Questions on needs and costs are still unanswered. 2020health welcomes the emphasis on … Continue reading →

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What can be done to help rocket boost MedTech into everyday healthcare?

Posted on February 5, 2016 by 2020healthGuest

Guest Blog by Dr Michelle Tempest, Partner at Candesic, Health & Social Care Consultancy  Despite MedTech being central to the future of healthcare, digital implementation often struggles to get into the top 3 priorities of stakeholders who have to contend … Continue reading →

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2016: The Year for UK Medical Technology (MedTech)

Posted on February 3, 2016 by 2020healthGuest

Guest Blog by Dr Michelle Tempest, Partner at Candesic, Health & Social Care Consultancy  Technology is everywhere. Your mobile phone is probably close at hand ready to break down the physical barriers of bricks and mortar. Technology rapidly advances in … Continue reading →

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What have junior doctors and Norman Lamb got in common?

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Julia Manning

Quite simply, it is an understanding of the need for politicians to consider a realistic funding settlement for health and care services, delivered by high quality professionals, that the public expect and a civilised society should provide. This afternoon Norman Lamb MP … Continue reading →

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Getting the Christmas Parties Started!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Julia Manning

Guest Blog by Sian Porter, Consultant Dietitian & Spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association With the festive party season kicking off, there is a tangible sense of excitement and frivolity. For many of us the Christmas period is the one … Continue reading →

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Junior Doctors’ Strike: ‘A question mark over NHS’ future’

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Julia Manning

The fundamental problem with the junior doctors’ dispute is that the contract negotiations are being undertaken in isolation from: i) sensible practical considerations ii) financial reality iii) international situation i) Practicalities 1. All weekend staffing needs to be reviewed if … Continue reading →

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Do you ‘Know your Numbers’?

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Julia Manning

Guest Blog by Katharine Jenner, Chief Executive at Blood Pressure UK High blood pressure is the UK’s biggest silent killer with 16 million people in the country suffering from the condition. Worryingly though, as it is symptomless, only half of … Continue reading →

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NHS Costs and charging: Publicity, shame and complexity

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Julia Manning

Commenting on today’s press about Jeremy Hunt has created waves with his new plan to state the cost of medicines on the label and with his comment last night (July 2nd) on Question Time that he is not opposed to … Continue reading →

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